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    Ralph Murphy - one of boat racing's best friends

    I just got word that Ralph passed away at 5:21 this afternoon.

    This picture is from the 2003 NBRA Nationals. The Weigh Master is Ralph Murphy. Long after he quit driving he was still attending races and helping anyone and everyone in any way he could. He was the last surviving member of the D.O.M Racing Team.

    I'll miss you Ralph. All of boat racing will miss you. Here's to the Dirty Ole Men Racing Team!
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    One thing you could count on was if there was a boat race in Alex, Ralph would be there if not racing , doing anything that needed to be done.. My friend you will be missed. As a boatracer, friend and person no one will be able to fill your shoes....

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    • #3
      wow sorry to hear about pappa Ralph as i always called him !
      he was always smiling and had 1 fast AZZZZZ D-Hydro i remember

      i saw him Last march of 06 at winter nationals he was looking good but i remember seeing him better before that it was in 1992 last i saw him

      he was truly 1 of the GOOD OLE BOYS longtime old shcool racers from Texas
      i still have a couple pictures some where i will find and post em
      Pure of heart : Outlaw by nature

      "choice not chance determines destiny"

      "the race is never quite over , the course is never quite ours"

      how many years must a man pay for mistakes he did not make?

      here is a link of a little bit of Randy s racing history and a tribute to the late Ken Krier to learn more click the link

      http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forum...221#post107221

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        I was told about Ralph today while we were testing... I will miss that old man, he was there at every race in Alex that I have ever raced at and he always was such an encouraging and entertaining individual. While racing this weekend at the AOF Nationals, i know that I will be thinking about what he would be saying to me between heats. We have truly lost one of the good Ole boys... I miss ya Ralph.

        Anyo ne have any information as to burial arrangements and such?
        John Mathews @ Mathews Racing L-390

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        • #5
          ok sorry it took so long but i did finally find a good picture of Ralph

          this was taken in 1992 at the bayou Teche record runs in of all places Bayou Teche Louisana when we were there setting AOF straight away records

          he will be remembered and thought of often and kindly

          Randy 23-H
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          Pure of heart : Outlaw by nature

          "choice not chance determines destiny"

          "the race is never quite over , the course is never quite ours"

          how many years must a man pay for mistakes he did not make?

          here is a link of a little bit of Randy s racing history and a tribute to the late Ken Krier to learn more click the link

          http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forum...221#post107221

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          • #6
            Services for Ralph Murphy will be held today at 2:00 p.m. at The Burning Hope Baptist Church in Trinity, TX.
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